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Say no to reverse shoulder replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 27 11:12am | Replies (28)

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@wragh

Sorry are having so much trouble. I had reverse replacement 3-months ago. I am 76 and have been a gymnast and weight lifter, to which I attribute the bone on bone and severe arthritis in my shoulders (both). Since the surgery, I did 10 weeks of PT three times a week - it helped, but I still have limited flexibility in terms of reaching behind my back - no improvement there. I have little to no pain, other than when I overextend behind me, but it is in the muscle. I returned to the gym after 2-months and after a slow start, I am at about 70% of what I was lifting before surgery, although with a lot of pain, now not so much.
Recovery was much different than when I had a hip replaced three years ago - that has been very successful - I leg press 500 pounds and have no pain.
My left shoulder has the same bone on bone and arthritis nodules as the right. The surgeon says I need to replace the left shoulder, it hurts doing certain motions. Will I do that? Not sure I will at this time ... maybe later, if the pain and mobility gets worse.
Just my take, I believe I was fortunate to be in good shape before the surgery.

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My reverse replacement was done about 18 months ago because of a fracture. My range of motion is limited due to the fact that my deltoids have not kicked in. I’m not complaining,I have adjusted. As far as not being able to reach behind your back,I was told because of the mechanics involved in that type of surgery,that’s something I will never be able to do. Everyone’s recovery and abilities are different and maybe eventually,you will achieve that goal. Good luck in your recovery.